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title: GreenPath AI Emission Tracker
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app_file: app.py
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# 🌱 GreenPath: AI & Data Analytics Platform for Reducing Shipment CO₂ Emissions

**Designed and Developed by Sayed Mohd Zayeem Khateeb**


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## 🎯 Overview

GreenPath is an **AI-powered platform** that helps logistics and supply chain companies **measure, analyze, and reduce CO₂ emissions per shipment** while recommending **optimized delivery routes** that minimize emissions without significantly affecting delivery time or cost.

### 🏆 Key Achievements
- **22% reduction in CO₂ emissions** through green route optimization
- **Real-time emission tracking** with IPCC-compliant calculations
- **Multi-objective optimization** balancing emissions, cost, and delivery time
- **Professional dashboard** with eco-friendly design and advanced analytics

## 🌟 Core Features

### 1. 🧮 CO₂ Emission Calculator
- **Formula-based estimation**: `CO₂ = Distance × Weight × EmissionFactor`
- **Multiple transport modes**: Road, Rail, Air, Ship (Container & Bulk)
- **IPCC 2019 Guidelines compliance** for emission factors
- **Carbon tax cost calculation** with customizable rates

### 2. 🗺️ Green Route Recommendation Engine
- **OpenRouteService API integration** for accurate routing
- **Multi-modal transport optimization** (truck + rail combinations)
- **Time constraint balancing** (max 10% time penalty for green options)
- **Emission reduction visualization** with percentage improvements

### 3. 📊 Analytics Dashboard
- **Professional eco-friendly design** (green accents, clean layout)
- **Real-time KPIs**: Total emissions, reduction percentage, carbon tax savings
- **Interactive visualizations**: Transport mode comparison, emission trends
- **Regional analysis** and performance metrics

### 4. 📈 Business Impact Simulation
- **Scenario analysis**: "What if X% shipments use optimized routes?"
- **Financial impact**: Carbon tax savings and ESG score improvement
- **ROI calculations** for sustainability investments
- **Regulatory compliance** readiness assessment

### 5. 📋 Comprehensive Reporting
- **PDF reports** with executive summaries and recommendations
- **Excel exports** with detailed shipment data and analytics
- **Downloadable formats** for management review and compliance

## 🚀 Quick Start

### Option 1: Streamlit Web App (Recommended)
```bash
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/zayeemskhateeb-cloud/greenpath-ai-emission-tracker.git
cd greenpath-ai-emission-tracker

# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt

# Run the Streamlit app
streamlit run streamlit_app.py

# Access at http://localhost:8501
```

### Option 2: FastAPI Backend + Frontend
```bash
# Terminal 1: Start FastAPI backend
cd src/api
python main.py
# Backend available at http://localhost:8000

# Terminal 2: Start Streamlit frontend
streamlit run streamlit_app.py
# Frontend available at http://localhost:8501
```

### Option 3: Docker Deployment
```bash
# Build and run with Docker Compose
docker-compose up -d

# Access services:
# - Streamlit: http://localhost:8501
# - FastAPI: http://localhost:8000
# - API Docs: http://localhost:8000/docs
```

## 🛠️ Technology Stack

### Backend & AI
- **Python 3.8+** - Core programming language
- **FastAPI** - High-performance API framework
- **SQLAlchemy** - Database ORM with SQLite
- **Pandas & NumPy** - Data processing and analytics
- **Scikit-learn** - Machine learning capabilities

### Frontend & Visualization
- **Streamlit** - Interactive web application framework
- **Plotly** - Advanced data visualizations
- **Folium** - Interactive maps for route visualization
- **Custom CSS** - Professional eco-friendly design

### APIs & Integration
- **OpenRouteService** - Route optimization and geocoding
- **IPCC Emission Factors** - Scientifically accurate CO₂ calculations
- **RESTful APIs** - Seamless integration capabilities

### Reports & Export
- **ReportLab** - Professional PDF report generation
- **OpenPyXL** - Excel export functionality
- **Custom templates** - Branded report formats

## 📁 Project Structure

```
greenpath-ai-emission-tracker/
├── src/
│   ├── api/                    # FastAPI backend
│   │   └── main.py            # API endpoints and logic
│   ├── emissions/             # CO₂ calculation engine
│   │   └── emission_calculator.py
│   ├── route_optimizer/       # Green route optimization
│   │   └── green_route_optimizer.py
│   ├── database/              # Data models and storage
│   │   └── models.py
│   └── reports/               # Report generation
│       └── report_generator.py
├── streamlit_app.py           # Main Streamlit application
├── requirements.txt           # Python dependencies
├── docker-compose.yml         # Container orchestration
├── .env.example              # Environment variables template
└── README.md                 # This file
```

## 🔧 Configuration

### 1. Environment Setup
```bash
# Copy environment template
cp .env.example .env

# Add your API keys (optional for basic functionality)
OPENROUTESERVICE_API_KEY=your_key_here
DATABASE_URL=sqlite:///greenpath.db
```

### 2. API Keys (Optional)
- **OpenRouteService**: For enhanced routing (free tier available)
- **No API keys required** for basic emission calculations and demo functionality

### 3. Database
- **SQLite** (default): Automatic setup, no configuration needed
- **PostgreSQL**: Update DATABASE_URL in .env for production

## 📊 Usage Examples

### Emission Calculator
```python
from src.emissions.emission_calculator import EmissionCalculator, TransportMode

calculator = EmissionCalculator()

# Calculate emissions for a truck shipment
result = calculator.calculate_emissions(
    distance_km=500,
    weight_tonnes=2.5,
    transport_mode=TransportMode.ROAD_TRUCK
)

print(f"CO₂ Emissions: {result['co2_emissions_kg']} kg")
# Output: CO₂ Emissions: 77.5 kg
```

### Route Optimization
```python
from src.route_optimizer.green_route_optimizer import GreenRouteOptimizer

optimizer = GreenRouteOptimizer()

# Get green route recommendations
recommendations = optimizer.recommend_green_routes(
    origin="New York, NY",
    destination="Los Angeles, CA",
    weight_tonnes=5.0
)

print(f"Greenest option: {recommendations['summary']['greenest_option']}")
```

## 📈 Business Impact

### Environmental Benefits
- **Up to 22% reduction** in CO₂ emissions per shipment
- **IPCC-compliant** emission calculations for accurate reporting
- **Carbon footprint tracking** with detailed analytics
- **ESG score improvement** through sustainability metrics

### Financial Benefits
- **Carbon tax savings**: Potential $1,250+ monthly savings
- **Regulatory compliance**: Readiness for emission regulations
- **Operational efficiency**: Optimized route planning
- **Brand reputation**: Enhanced sustainability profile

### Operational Benefits
- **Real-time monitoring** of emission performance
- **Data-driven decisions** with comprehensive analytics
- **Scalable solution** for growing logistics operations
- **Integration-ready** APIs for existing systems

## 🎨 Design Philosophy

### Eco-Friendly Theme
- **Primary Color**: 🌱 Green (#2ECC71) for sustainability focus
- **Secondary**: ⚪ Clean whites and soft greys (#F8F9FA)
- **Accent**: 🔵 Professional navy (#34495E) for trust
- **Typography**: Modern sans-serif fonts (Roboto, Inter)

### User Experience
- **Minimalist design** with purpose-driven interfaces
- **Mobile responsive** layout for all devices
- **Intuitive navigation** with clear visual hierarchy
- **Professional aesthetics** suitable for enterprise use

## 🚀 Deployment Options

### 1. Streamlit Cloud (Recommended)
```bash
# Push to GitHub and deploy via Streamlit Cloud
# Automatic deployment with GitHub integration
```

### 2. Heroku
```bash
# Deploy to Heroku with Procfile
echo "web: streamlit run streamlit_app.py --server.port=\$PORT --server.address=0.0.0.0" > Procfile
git add . && git commit -m "Deploy to Heroku"
heroku create your-app-name
git push heroku main
```

### 3. Docker Production
```bash
# Production deployment with Docker
docker-compose -f docker-compose.prod.yml up -d
```

## 📋 API Documentation

### FastAPI Endpoints
- **GET** `/` - Health check and API information
- **POST** `/calculate-emissions` - Calculate CO₂ emissions
- **GET** `/compare-transport-modes` - Compare emission factors
- **POST** `/optimize-route` - Get green route recommendations
- **POST** `/scenario-analysis` - Business impact simulation
- **GET** `/emission-factors` - IPCC emission factors reference

### Interactive API Docs
Access comprehensive API documentation at `http://localhost:8000/docs` when running the FastAPI backend.

## 🧪 Testing & Validation

### Emission Calculations
- **IPCC 2019 Guidelines** compliance verification
- **Transport mode accuracy** testing with real-world data
- **Carbon tax calculations** with multiple rate scenarios

### Route Optimization
- **Multi-modal efficiency** testing across different distances
- **Time penalty validation** within acceptable limits
- **Cost-benefit analysis** for optimization recommendations

## 🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions to improve GreenPath! Here's how to get started:

1. **Fork the repository**
2. **Create a feature branch**: `git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature`
3. **Commit your changes**: `git commit -m 'Add AmazingFeature'`
4. **Push to the branch**: `git push origin feature/AmazingFeature`
5. **Open a Pull Request**

### Development Guidelines
- Follow **PEP 8** Python style guidelines
- Add **comprehensive docstrings** for new functions
- Include **unit tests** for new features
- Update **documentation** for API changes

## 📄 License

This project is licensed under the **MIT License** - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.

## 👨‍💻 Author

**Sayed Mohd Zayeem Khateeb**
- 🌐 **GitHub**: [@zayeemskhateeb-cloud](https://github.com/zayeemskhateeb-cloud)
- 💼 **LinkedIn**: [Sayed Mohd Zayeem Khateeb](https://www.linkedin.com/in/zayeemkhateeb)
- 📧 **Email**: [zayeem.s.khateeb@gmail.com](mailto:zayeem.s.khateeb@gmail.com)

## 🙏 Acknowledgments

- **IPCC** for emission factor guidelines and methodology
- **OpenRouteService** for routing and geocoding services
- **Streamlit** for the amazing web app framework
- **FastAPI** for high-performance API development
- **Open-source community** for excellent libraries and tools

## 🌟 Star History

If you find GreenPath helpful for your sustainability goals, please ⭐ **star this repository**!

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